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Can the AMD RX 590 run Dead by Daylight? (2026)

✅ Yes

~69 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The AMD RX 590 is a entry-level card with 8GB of VRAM, and Dead by Daylight is a lightweight, high-frame-rate esports title. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 69 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 69 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	69	69
1440p	41	64
4K	23	47

💡 Dead by Daylight: Capped at 120 FPS - aim for a steady 120.

At 1080p expect around 69 FPS, at 1440p about 64 FPS, and at 4K roughly 47 FPS with optimized settings. Dead by Daylight doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the AMD RX 590 run Dead by Daylight?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 590 averages about 69 FPS at 1080p in Dead by Daylight.

What FPS does the AMD RX 590 get in Dead by Daylight at 1080p?

Around 69 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 69 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Dead by Daylight run better on the AMD RX 590?

keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.